Musicology

In response to one of cougarkittyn's recent posts...

Oklahoma has brought about a lot of changes for me, not the least of which is an entirely new genre of music. Kyle would probably say I've been corrupted, but the truth is I've always had something of a soft spot for country-western music. There have always been at least one or two songs that I really enjoyed. I griped about it when I worked at The Railroad Bazaar, because it's all Sandy would listen to, and true, it wasn't really "my thing" at the time, but still there were one or two songs that I heard enough to remember, and honestly enjoyed at the time.

But I denied it for a long time, because I had this perception about the people who listen to such music. Drunken, ignorant rednecks, one and all...right? I hate to admit it because I told myself I wasn't that kind of person, but I think there was a sense of "I'm better than that" in my attitude.

And don't forget the fact that all country music is about 1) losing your woman, 2) losing your truck, 3) losing your best friend, or 4) some combination of the three...right?

I have yet to meet any such person here...and a majority of them listen to country-western at least as a part of their musical diet. I look at people like Jon, Edith, VJ, and our many MSC friends. Some of them do get quite drunk, and frequently. Some of them are unquestionably rednecks. Some of them are...rather ignorant...but they're all wonderful people, and I wouldn't trade any of them for anything.

Some artists currently in my playlist:
Kenny Chesney
John Michael Montgomery
Toby Keith
Allison Krauss (although I'm not sure I can get past her voice...)
Faith Hill (debatable - they play her on pop stations, too)
Keith Whitley

I've barely scratched the surface. There are many songs I've heard in our various club experiences, and yes, a lot of them are extremely sad...but not all. Unrequieted love is the oldest story in the world, and it's been told by every type of music, and every art form throughout the ages. But then there are the peppy ones that make you just have to smile. And the ones that make you remember what love feels like. The ones that speak of higher things - freedom, forgiveness, and things worth fighting and dying for...

Funny how sometimes just the right song can turn your life and your perceptions upside down.

Music is such a powerful tool.

Stolen from chiefie

01. When I was younger, I made some bad decisions - some?
02. I don't watch much TV these days
03. I love broccoli
04. I love sleeping - but I also hate it because it's such a waste of time
05. I have loads of books - but not enough
06. I once slept in a toilet
07. I love playing video games - on occasion
08. I adore marijuana
09. I watch porn movies
10. I watch "One Tree Hill"
11. I like sharks - What's not to like?
12. I love spiders
13. I was born without hair and I still have no hair
14. I like George W. Bush
15. People are cool
16. I have changed a lot mentally over the last year - and how
17. I have a Toyota and a pool
18. I have a lot to learn
19. I carry my knife everywhere with myself
20. I'm really, really smart - I just don't use it
21. I've never broken someone's bones
22. I have a secret - well, that one's no longer true
23. I hate rain
24. I drink health juice
25. Punk rock rules
26. I hate Bill Gates
27. I love Vietnamese food
28. I would hate to be famous - the whole hero worship thing that most famous people wind up with would just be too much on me.
29. I am not a morning person
30. I have semi-long hair - It's pretty long
31. I have short hair (Not touching my shoulders.. short enough)
32. I have potential
33. I'm pure Afghan
34. My legs are two different sizes
35. I have a twin
36. I wear those long ass socks
37. I can roll my tongue
38. I like the way that I look - Yep, pretty satisfied there, mostly, although I still need some work
39. I'm obsessed with Italian food
40. I know how to French braid - even my own hair, which astounds people for some reason
41. I can be pessimistic or optimistic whenever I want
42. I have a lot of mood swings
43. I skateboard/snowboard
44. I think that skateboarders are HOT
45. I'm in a band
46. I have talent
47. I'm always hyper when I have sugar
48. I think that I'm popular - I don't think it...I know it...I just don't understand it...
49. I am currently single
50. I can't swim
51. My favorite color is either blue, red, or white - blue
52. I practically live in sweatshirts
53. I love to shop
54. I would classify myself as either punk or goth
55. I would classify myself as ghetto
56. I'm a prep, shop at abercrombie, and ADMIT IT
57. I'm obsessed with my xanga
58. I don't hate anyone - anymore
59. I know how to square dance - or am going to learn soon
60. I have a unibrow
61. I'm completely embarrassed to be seen with my mom
62. I have a cell phone
63. I believe in God
64. I watch MTV on a daily basis
65. I know how to play the tuba
66. I need coffee to live
67. I have had a boyfriend before
68. I've rejected someone before
69. I currently like someone and they have no idea that I like them
70. I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life
71. I want to have kids - Maybe. Someday. Maybe.
72. I have changed a diaper before
73. I've called the cops on a friend before
74. I bite my nails
75. I am a member of the Hilary Duff fan club
76. I'm not allergic to anything
77. I love Broadway plays, and have been to at least 3
78. I have no idea who the 38th president was
79. I plan on seeing Mary Kate and Ashley's new movie
80. I am completely shy around the opposite sex
81. I'm online 24/7 Although I'm mostly away - Well...pretty close to 24/7 anyway...
82. I have at least 25 away messages saved
83. I have tried alcohol or drugs at a party - Oh yeah...doing shots of Jose Cuervo and Glenlivet... Only had one of each, and I had to sit down.
84. I loved Rush Hour
85. I've read all of the Harry Potter books - and can't wait until the next one(s)!
86. If I were a dwarf, I would be Dopey
87. When I was a kid I played with G.I. Joe - and they were the bomb...
88. I don't mind country music
89. I would die for my friends
90. I think that Juicy Fruit is the best type of gum
91. I watch soap operas whenever I can
92. I'm obsessive and paranoid and extremely jumpy - Well...obsessive and jumpy, definitely. Not so paranoid.
93. Ashton Kutcher is a major hottie - Yeah, he's pretty cute, but not my type.
94. I love the Beatles
95. I know all the words to 'I'm a barbie girl' - and I'm ADMITTING IT!
96. Halloween is awesome because you get free candy
97. I watch Spongebob Squarepants and I like it
98. I have to fart
99. I want this damned thing to be over
100. I'm happy